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Originally posted by scubaman
<br />So if a Rendezvous comes together in 2006, if you want to affect the votes - be there [
Well, it's not for everybody, obviously. Just like not everyone can design a fountain pen from a scratch. But once it's all dialed in, I see not reason why Joe Bloe could not pick up a kit and with a little care build a pen built on these ideasOriginally posted by penworks
Yep , that's it. That's all there is to it. Molding, computer generated model, thinly cut slabs within .001, laser cut outs.
I think I'll just go down in the shop and whip one out tonight, since that's all there is to it. LOL [
Actually, you handled the 'alpha' version! Beta was never out of the case when you saw it, as far as I know. Neither one was 'finished' - just polished. But I must say when the 1st one went together I was also quite taken with the look. And that look, if you want, is easy to achieve on a round blank, no laser cutting or design involved!
There's a lot of good reasons to have it in Provo, adjunct to the Utah Woodturning Symposium. You'd be amazed how much work actually goes into setting it up, and how much uncertainty the 1st event without a budget in a new location 2 years ago was. Chances are we'll stick with Provo. At least for now
Originally posted by penworks
<br />But it is a rotarty mill that you cut with a rotary tool and has indexing. They are no longer available.[
they are from the PMG. Their work is amazing, not sure if they inlay or do glue up segments, but whatever they do it is fantastic stuff, Until you screw the cap off and see a standard front section and a steel nib. [V]
], I try to avoid posting negative comments. But this gushing over the winners of the Provo event has pushed me to the edge. Now, I'll admit that my taste in what a good-looing pen should be may be vastly different than others. In comments I will compliment some pens as being 'classy' or 'elegant'. That's what I like. But some of the Provo 'winners' are, in my eyes, downright ugly and bizzare. For example the 1st Place pen in the 7mm category by Mark Gisi fits that "ugly and bizzare" definition perfectly. (repeat: IMHO) I heartily acknowledge that it does demonstrate the very highest levels of ingenuity, skill and craftsmanship. But the total picture looks like an explosion in a fruit cannery. Too much of everything, too busy, colors, shapes, etc. just don't blend with others. Reminds me of Frankenstien. It works, but the assemblage of parts just isn't right. Mark, you are probably a fine guy but you make Picasso's work look understandable.]
Originally posted by cteaglesc
<br />No comment but I would like to know if I can use that expression about he explosion at a fruit cannery.
That is a HOOT!
You mind if I use it?
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